Day Trippin'

I spent the day at River Farm, right off the GW Parkway on Friday. What a beautiful place! I want to work there!

Thanks to MJ for discovering it!

Bored?

Check out thingstodo.com for ideas. And yes, I am calmer now . . .

Pet Peeves

Can anyone explain why, after a 4 day weekend and my having to go to the doc this morning to get poked and prodded, the receptionist here felt the need to come in my office *before I'd even put my stuff down* to ask me about where something was? Like I have any fucking idea right now? I'll show you where I'd like to put it. That is probably my number one pet peeve, jumping all over me before I even walk in the door. God I hate this place. Talk about your day starting badly. Leave me alone!

Match Made in Nashville

Congrats to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood for finally getting engaged. This has been rumored in the country music world for a long time.

Thanks to Jeffro for the tip.

American Idol?

Unfortunately, Carrie Underwood won last night's American Idol. While I like the fact that she's a country girl, I'm just not a big fan of this big Barbie doll.

The Future's So Bright

I gotta wear shades! I couldn't believe it this morning when I actually had to put my sunglasses on walking from the metro. Gosh I missed the sun!

Crazy Making!

This has been a very long day. And I'm all antsy about the weekend. Though I'm craving time off, I'm struggling with trying to fill it. I need to be like Frankie and Relax!

Four Day Weekend!

I just got approval to take Friday off, giving me a nice, relaxing four-day weekend. I'm itching to get out of town, but probably should stay put and get some stuff done.

Some Assembly Required

Those three dreaded words. But now there's help for morons like me who can't put anything together. NBC News Channel 4 has found help for assembling things that we mere mortals cannot. I'm using them to put together a bookshelf this weekend and can't wait. I'm so relieved that I don't have to do it myself. Some Assembly Required, Ted Stewart, 540-854-7902, 8474 Black Walnut Run Road, Rhoadesville, VA 22542. Only $35 an hour, what a bargain and a great business concept.

Monday Already?

How do weekends to by so quickly? Loving the weather this weekend, was very busy. Saw Mamma Mia for the second time, not as good as the first. Went to 2 parties Saturday and a brunch Sunday, so I don't think I had a single home-cooked meal all weekend. Got some stuff taken care of at home and in the yard too. I'm thinking of taking Friday off and making it a 4 day weekend.

Turned Down

Sadly, I had to turn down a job offer at Georgetown cause the pay was wayyyyy too low to consider. Not a happy day.

Haagen-Daz Light

Did you know that Haagen Dazs has a new light ice cream. And it's goooooooooooooood. Get you some!

ACMs

Boy the awards show last night just sucked all around. They decided to forgo a host/MC this year, and it was very jumbled as a result. Plus the performances all sucked, and awards went to some very undeserving people. Gretchen Wilson as Best Female Vocalist? I know she had a great year, but this is her first year out. What a disappointment. I taped the first hour cause I was watching American Idol, but I'm not ever sure I'll go back and watch it.

What Day Is It?

Damn, I've gone through the entire day thinking on and off that it's actually Weds. Wishful thinking, I guess.

Accurate Horoscope

If it were "opposite day:" You're sending out nothing but positive vibes, and you're in such a good mood, it's positively contagious. Don't be selfish. Spend some time with your friends tonight, and spread the good stuff around.

The Office

NBC's The Office will be back in the fall. I am so thrilled! It makes my job look not-so-bad, which isn't easy.

Academy of Country Music Awards!

Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. on CBS for the best in country music. You know you love it!

Did You Know?

Even using the latest testing equipment, biologists cannot identify a single genetic distinction between any dog breeds. Crazy! That's my scientific fact for the day, boys and girls.

Somethin' Fishy

Do not buy these deceptive Japanese rice snacks. Although they are low cal, low fat, and low sodium, they taste like fish! I'm so grossed out right now. Someone give me a Snickers, please.

Rick Springfield in Concert!

Come on, you know you want to go. He's performing at the Fairfax Fair on Saturday, June 11. You can get advanced tickets now online or at all Fairfax County Multiplex Cinemas and at all NOVA Silver Diner locations through June 5, 2005. Or get them at the door for a whopping $10. What a bargain to see the best singer/songwriter ever! Ok, you can all stop laughing now.